Synopses & Reviews
Rachmaninoffs work was scorned by the musical establishment as hopelessly old-fashioned and emotionally over-indulgent but never failed to find popular acclaimincluding being used as the soundtrack to the film Brief Encounter. Who was this taciturn genius? This book investigates Rachmaninoffs intense and melodramatic life.
About the Author
Michael Scott is one of the most knowledgeable writers on music and great performers. His previous books include biographies on Caruso and Maria Callas.